Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic City!

[ADK11]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

We play Minnesota, Western Michigan, and Bemidji in December. All those teams are top 25 teams right now. That should even the OOC schedule out a bit.

I'd bet you that Western and Bemidji won't be top 25 by the time Union plays them or at the end of the season. WMU has already lost to Canisius and barely beat Mercyhurst. Bemidji is 0-2 and they don't play Niagara, Robert Morris, etc 25 times a season like they used to. Is very possible that the only top 25 OOCs that U will play will be Alaska, Minnesota and maybe RPI.

[Ralph Baer]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

Is very possible that the only top 25 OOCs that U will play will be Alaska, Minnesota and maybe RPI.

Union can assist in that by losing on Saturday.

[PBDutchman]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

Taking UConn for granted is very, very risky business!

[Wholin1]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

Taking UConn for granted is very, very risky business!

I would be surprised and disappointed if Union took any opponent for granted. I think it is unlikely given the coaching staff and the fact that there is a lot of competition for playing time on this team. A bunch of good skaters have to sit every night.

[AnthonySaxe]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

Yea, I'll be interested to see how they react tomorrow given the recent Alaska trip, weekend games, and the fact that that UCONN isn't a top program. Will Nate give this game to Cory or Troy? I think we can be sure Keith will start in Lake Placid, so this might be an opportunity to give him some rest, but it's still early so who knows.

I have a feeling it will be pretty empty tomorrow night at Achilles. I'm not a fan of weeknight college games.

[FlagDUDE08]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

LOL.. there are some RPI posters that do 1000 posts on a good weekend..

Assuming no sleep, that'd be an average of 21 posts in an hour. We don't even do that much on score thread night!

[Wicked Slappaahs]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

Reminder: Ken Schott's "Slap Schotts" segment will be on at 11:05. He'll no doubt preview the LP games.

http://www.foxsports980.com/main.html

[Ralph Baer]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

Assuming no sleep, that'd be an average of 21 posts in an hour. We don't even do that much on score thread night!

Actually, I have been known to post at that rate during a game as has DrD, but for a weekend -- no!

[AnthonySaxe]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

As I thought he might, Grosenick will get the start tonight. Cain, K. Bodie, and Yanovitch also in the lineup up front tonight. Looks like Nate is trying to give some time to guys who won't be playing when league play ramps up.

[PBDutchman]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

We said taking UConn for granted was risky business. Nate may have started some of his new studs, but he did not ever expect to lose to the Huskies. Even kissing a sister with nutmeg on her breath is a major downtick. The Dutchmen have enjoyed some great acclaim of late. Hopefully, it is not premature. The UConn game may be a wake up call. Were we the RPI coaches, we would would have preferred another Union blowout. There will be now no fat heads with Garnet jerseys in Lake Placid!

[ADK11]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

Well that was not too good.. really played down to the competition after getting the lead and made a couple very sloppy plays that led to goals. I know the young d-men are going to make some mistakes, but is painful to watch. Thought Grosenick played well and can't be faulted for any of the goals, but have to wonder if KK would have made a big save or two to get the W. All in all, this may end up being a good outcome and the proverbial wakeup call. If not, we'll find out real quick on Saturday.

[aweise]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

Well that was not too good.. really played down to the competition after getting the lead and made a couple very sloppy plays that led to goals. I know the young d-men are going to make some mistakes, but is painful to watch. Thought Grosenick played well and can't be faulted for any of the goals, but have to wonder if KK would have made a big save or two to get the W. All in all, this may end up being a good outcome and the proverbial wakeup call. If not, we'll find out real quick on Saturday.

Kinkaid may have stopped one or two of those, but I also can't fault Grosenick for any of the goals. Sloppy play in front of him led to a few Huskies with point-blank opportunities. It really looks like Union stopped playing in the second period. Credit UConn for playing better and not giving up after a 3-goal deficit. They really were the better team in the second period.

If I recall correctly, the boys had a bit of a wake-up call against a weaker opponent in AIC last year...fell behind something like 5-1, but still lost in OT after a good rally. I really hope Nate doesn't let them forget this.

[FlagDUDE08]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

Kinkaid may have stopped one or two of those, but I also can't fault Grosenick for any of the goals. Sloppy play in front of him led to a few Huskies with point-blank opportunities. It really looks like Union stopped playing in the second period. Credit UConn for playing better and not giving up after a 3-goal deficit. They really were the better team in the second period.

If I recall correctly, the boys had a bit of a wake-up call against a weaker opponent in AIC last year...fell behind something like 5-1, but still lost in OT after a good rally. I really hope Nate doesn't let them forget this.

I believe it was Sacred Heart that had a score like that. We were playing AIC that night. Hence why you went ape on them this year.

[Wholin1]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

Well I guess I wasn't the only one looking past UConn after all and credit to UConn for playing hard after a poor start. These things happen, though hopefully not often. It's kind of a contradiction in a way that the coaches don't want to take any foe lightly but at the same time, they play some of the backups. This isn't meant as a criticism because they need to see these kids play and they deserve a shot. It's just a bit of a disconnect. I saw 3 scouts at the game who I assume were there for the NHL or some such. I don't know who they were watching but it's too bad for whoever they were there to see on a generally off night. Looking forward to a bounce back tomorrow.

[Goaliefan]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

A somewhat disappointing outcome tonight. Again we blew a lead - we were lucky to come out of it with a tie during the last minute thanks to Mat Brodie's goal. I imagine RPI isn't too pleased about that.

Might the team have gotten a little too complacent???? Just wondering . . .